Nembhard amassed 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists and one rebound across 30 minutes during Thursday's 124-118 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old took on more ball-handling duties due to Tyrese Haliburton (hip) being sidelined, leading the Pacers with a team-high mark in assists. Nembhard's 10 assists fueled his first double-double over 45 regular-season appearances, and he has recorded 10 or more assists just twice on the season. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, the combo guard has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 31.8 minutes per contest.

Nembhard notched five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and four steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 115-102 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard let his defense do the talking, accumulating four steals and two blocks. With Tyrese Haliburton having found some rhythm on the offensive end, Nembhard has seen his scoring tail off recently. He has scored in single digits in four of the past five games, allowing him to focus on defense. He has at least one steal in seven consecutive games while playing a key role for the Pacers, who have won six of their last eight games.

Nembhard posted seven points (3-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and one steal in Wednesday's 111-91 win over the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard tied a career high with six turnovers Wednesday, although it ultimately didn't hinder the Pacers in a blowout win. The 25-year-old is known to be a steady ball-handler, but has struggled with ball security and giveaways lately. In 11 games in February, Nembhard is averaging 9.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting, but also 2.5 turnovers per game.

Nembhard posted eight points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard's role on offense can be inconsistent, but he continues to make a big impact on the defensive side of the floor, as evidenced by his team-high three steals Tuesday. Over his last 12 games, the 25-year-old combo guard has averaged 10.9 points, 5.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 29.8 minutes. As long as he remains a starter for the Pacers, Nembhard's defensive capabilities should keep him in play as a fringe fantasy option in most leagues.

Nembhard logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 112-89 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Supplanting Tyrese Haliburton's production is no easy feat, but Nembhard did his level best amid his teammate's struggles in the loss. The guard was rewarded for his excellent work on defense in January, earning the title of Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month.

Nembhard (back) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hawks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Indiana's previous contest due to a back injury. Nembhard should reclaim his starting spot from Ben Sheppard against Atlanta.

Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a thoracic spine sprain. However, the 25-year-old was able to go through Friday's practice without any limitations and is trending toward a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Nembhard has averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 31.3 minutes per game over his last five outings. If the guard is sidelined once again, Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith will likely see a bump in minutes.

Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Nembhard (back) wasn't limited during Friday's practice and is trending toward playing in Saturday's matchup versus the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard missed Wednesday's win over Detroit due to a thoracic spine sprain, though he is trending toward snapping his one-game absence streak Saturday. The 25-year-old can be considered questionable until the Pacers release their injury report Friday. Over his last five outings, Nembhard has averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 31.3 minutes per contest.

Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

After nearly dropping a triple-double in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Nembhard will miss Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. The 24-year-old guard is having a solid season for the Pacers, averaging career-high numbers across the board, which means they'll miss him against a vastly improved Pistons squad. Ben Sheppard or Aaron Nesmith could end up being his replacement in the starting lineup for Indiana.

Nembhard (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard is in danger of missing his first game Wednesday since Dec. 27 due to a back issue. If the third-year guard cannot suit up for the Pacers against Detroit, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard stand out as the two most likely candidates to enter Indiana's starting lineup.